Ghost Rider #45
Marvel Comics • Ghost Rider Vol. 2 (1973 Series)
Writer
Michael Fleisher
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Don Perlin
Publication Date
June 1980
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) battles the demon Ba’al. The story features Blaze dealing with the curse of the demon Zarathos while riding his hell-cycle into a supernatural conflict.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; blunting on corners; minor cover scuffing; some minor edge wear and probable tanning to interior newsprint pages based on age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD. Graded: $40 - $60 USD (note: UK price variants sometimes fetch a niche premium or trade slightly lower depending on collector preference).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $7 and $12. High-grade (9.8) US editions sell for significantly more ($150+), while UK variants trade less frequently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading, shipping, and fees would exceed the market value of a mid-grade UK variant issue.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (15p instead of 40c/50c); Spider-Man mask in the UPC corner box (indicates Direct or international distribution for that era).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel newsprint. No signs of reproduction. Features the specific 'Marvel All-Colour Comics' header common for UK exported editions in the late 70s and early 80s.